Tag Archives: permaculture

Permaculture in Nicaragua

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Luis Sabor

Creating a food forest in Nicaragua, first steps. From Pure Mind Life Blog. Continue reading →

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Green Grass and Full Water Tanks

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Luis Sabor

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Whitewashing to protect my Adobe Walls

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Luis Sabor

After two or three huge rainstorms I realized how important it was to protect my adobe walls. I lost a lot of “mud”, especially the plaster that was applied directly to wood planks. So I’ve been spending my time “whitewashing” … Continue reading →

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Catching Water in the Desert

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Luis Sabor

Its the rainy season in the Sonoran Desert, the “Monsoons” have arrived right on schedule. This is a greatly anticipated event, and yet I have found myself somewhat unprepared for the volumes of water pouring down, usually all within a … Continue reading →

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Progress here and there

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Luis Sabor

This is the bath area where I shower and shave, at least its out of the wind, usually. Finished plastering another corner and applied a layer of aliz “paint” This is my front and only door, almost finished plastering the … Continue reading →

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One wall finished, Another Corner

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Luis Sabor

After much plastering and a final layer of alis (clay paint) I have finally finished the interior of one half of my one-room dwelling. This is a shot from several months ago to give you an idea how far … Continue reading →

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One Corner at a Time

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Luis Sabor

I finally have one corner completely airtight and ready for plaster and “paint”, but first I will install a couple of shelves so I can empty some of the boxes I have on the floor. Instead of paint I am … Continue reading →

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Sites around the Neighborhood

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Luis Sabor

A neighbor who has been living in the area more than 15 years just gave me a tour of an interesting spot in the Sierrita Mountains. This is where an astute rancher long ago constructed a dam with no … Continue reading →

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A Very Simple Composting Toilet

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Luis Sabor

The composting toilet is a waterless system for processing excreta aerobically. Usually sawdust or some other additive is applied to absorb liquids and reduce odor. The concept behind the composting toilet is that aerobic bacteria can process excreta more efficiently … Continue reading →

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Progress on Tiny House in the Desert

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Luis Sabor

Added a layer of plaster on a portion of the exterior. This has cow dung and cactus juice to make it more waterproof Linseed oil coating for the earthen floor

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